Internship: Fundraising Innovation Internship, Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP), UNICEF, Geneva, Switzerland

Market Development team (MDT), Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships Division, based in Geneva, Switzerland. Under the supervision of UNICEF Global Fundraising Innovation Manager in the Division of PFP, the intern is responsible for providing support in mainstreaming of fundraising innovation within the organization, including the development of initiatives, building capacity and supporting the UNICEF Innovation Fund.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Hope

Market Development team (MDT), Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships Division, based in Geneva, Switzerland. MDT supports UNICEF offices in their private sector fundraising work with:

• A strong focus on ensuring countries deliver their PSFR Revenue commitments for children in line with the 2018-2021 UNICEF Impact Plan.
• Identifying and driving upside potential.
• A deep understanding of fundraising programmes with Fundraising Directors – joint planning, review and analysis of results vs. targets and benchmarks, income tracking and agreed KPIs
• Establishment of a strategic, holistic, jointly agreed and shared PSFR “masterplan” which provides the framework for the deployment of PSFR resources (specialist support, investment funds, innovation) in a prioritized and strategic manner.
• Core functions of the team:
• Strategic alignment on human and financial resources for fundraising, including central investment funds management.
• Create a holistic view of markets’ opportunities, challenges and how to address these; as well as potential synergies among different areas.
• Sharing and deployment of fundraising best practices.
• Leadership behind creating an enabling environment for fundraising (investment, structure, etc).
• Drive the Fundraising Innovation Programme at global level.

This internship, will be supporting the latter.

We are seeking a motivated individual who would like to join us and help us turn current challenges and brilliant ideas into actual change. We value young talent who is proactive, a fast-learner, a team player, and with strong passion for making an impact for children. We are a small multi-cultural team and are looking forward to getting to know you!

How can you make a difference?

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of UNICEF Global Fundraising Innovation Manager in the Division of PFP, the intern is responsible for providing support in mainstreaming of fundraising innovation within the organization, including the development of initiatives, building capacity and supporting the UNICEF Innovation Fund.

The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Innovation mainstreaming: provide support on overall innovation for fundraising action plan and building organizational capacity to scale innovation for fundraising.
• Innovation champions network and Innovation management platform: provide support on identifying champions, promoting the network and coordinating the fundraising innovation platform. Support planning, logistics, and implementation of related events, including preparation of training, workshops, and webinars etc. Coordinate meetings, taking notes and ensuring follow up actions are facilitated.
• Research and content management: provide technical and administrative support to keep updated the Innovation Library, conduct research on thematic issues related to innovation, systematize and spread out lessons learnt. Conduct stakeholders mapping and analysis to support the development of partnerships tapping into core assets such as expertise, data, network, digital products and channels, and innovative technologies.
• Assist in the project evaluation and grant management of the UNICEF Fundraising Innovation Fund (FRIF).

Reporting to: 

Fundraising Innovation Manager, MDT.

Work place:

Office based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Estimated duration:

From January 2019 to July 2019 (flexible start date and end date).

The preference is for a 6 months internship to ensure a good learning experience and being able to contribute to concrete projects. However, in exceptional cases a shorter duration is possible, but the absolute minimum is 4 months (full time). There is a possibility to continue part-time from August onwards for students based in Geneva. Please note that the total duration of the internship on a full-time basis cannot exceed six months.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Eligibility Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree, in a PH.D degree programme or graduated recently (within past 2 years) in the area of business administration, social sciences, communications or related fields.
• Experience in project design, management, and implementation is desirable.
• Detailed-oriented, drive for results, proactive, good organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Additional consideration will be given to any past professional experience.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of MS Office is required. Excellent knowledge and/or ability to use the latest tools available to facilitate our work.

In particular we also strongly value:

• Good verbal and written communication;
• Proactive and innovative spirit;
• Action-orientated;
• Good team player, open to providing and giving feedback and willing to learn; 
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and able to see new, creative ways around obstacles

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Please submit your application via the UNICEF e-recruitment along with a CV and a motivation letter.  Please include the dates you are available for the internship.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.